Miriam Larson became executive director of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center in January 2020. Previously, she worked as an elementary school librarian in the Champaign Schools. She has worked as a labor union organizer,  a community technology specialist, a children's book reviewer, and a human statue. She also plays flute with several local and traveling bands including the Mean Lids.

If you have questions about grants, fundraising, office rentals, or facilities, contact Miriam at [email protected].

Ty is a native Houstonian and moved to Urbana to obtain her Master’s Degree in Dance from UIUC in 2020. While completing her degree a course brought her to the IMC in the spring of 2022. She eventually became an intern in the fall of 2022 and went on to present her choreographic thesis Embodied Chronicles at the IMC in the spring of 2023. During her time at the IMC, she fell in love with the community and wanted to be a part of nurturing it. Ty is now the IMC’s Program Coordinator and looks forward to planning, collaborating, and cultivating events and spaces for the community to create and activate change. Alongside her love and research in dance, choreography, and somatic practices, Ty also enjoys crafting, gardening, hikes, jam sessions, and cycling.

If you have questions about event booking, memberships, co-sponsorships, or outreach inquiries you can contact Ty at [email protected]. 

Dan moved to Urbana with his partner in 2020 so that she could pursue her Master in Art Education at UIUC. He found the IMC while looking for local arts and social justice organizations. In his spare time, he likes playing soccer, practicing yoga, writing short stories, and going for walks with his dog Ramona. (Oil painting by Victoria Baez, 2020)

If you have questions about working groups, fiscal sponsor finances, or reimbursements you can contact Dan at [email protected].

DJ BJ Clark attended Presentation College in South Dakota on a soccer scholarship followed by Northern State University also in South Dakota. After moving to Urbana, IL in 2008, he grew his DJ business and in 2013, he became the Station Manager of 104.5FM WRFU. DJ BJ has helped bring local artists to the community by playing their music and interviewing them on his radio show, The Afterwork Drive Show featured on WRFU on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm. DJ BJ is also known for his positive messages that he gives on his radio show and also through his social media as well as his YouTube channel. DJ BJ has hosted many artists at events at the UCIMC and in 2021, BJ became the Venue Coordinator for the UCIMC.

If you have questions about sound engineering, performance production, or facilities you can contact DJBJ at [email protected]. 

Rachel Rasmussen is the Books to Prisoners Volunteer Coordinator.